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The photography
and computer arts class was divided into two sequential units: Mapping
Myself, which took place during the fall, and in the Spring, Reframing
Ourselves. In Mapping Myself, students created large-scale "maps" (in
the form of posters) of their lives and experiences, through the use
of color photography, journal writing, and digital collage. Reframing
Ourselves, the second half of this year-long project, challenged students
to explore identity in terms of real and ideal worlds through the creative
media of photography, storytelling and web design. During this semester,
students collaborated on "I can't Afford the Rent," which is a comic--or
fotonovela--form of the "choose your own adventure" story. This fantasy
story considers possible responses to the changing economic realities
of the Mission District. As well as contributing to the writing of the
overall story and creating countless photo collages to illustrate scenes,
each student was personally responsible to create a character and write
their own ending to the story. Several Mapping
Myself students have had the opportunity to see their work exhibited,
as six of these posters were installed on bus shelters throughout San
Francisco during the month of January, 2001. The students' work was
also selected as part of Galeria de la Raza's most recent collaborative
endeavor entitled, atlas(t): a mapping expedition/exhibition by emerging
Latino and Asian Pacific American artists. Galeria's project was geared
toward examining the intersections and similarities between the Latino
and Asian American communities of the Bay Area and beyond. The ultimate goal
of The Mexican Museum's After-School Art Program is to encourage young
people to become productive, engaged members of their communities. Long-term
outcomes for youth include: the sustaining and encouragement of healthy
family/social relationships; the fostering of community awareness and
responsibility; and the development of skills necessary for economic
self-sufficiency. The After-School-Art-Program is supported by the James Irvine Foundation, Gap Foundation, and the Horace Mann After-School Collaborative. General support for the Mexican Museums Education Program is also provided by PG&E Corporation and Wells Fargo. Lead support for The Mexican Museum is provided by the California Arts Council's Cultural Institutions Program, Levi Strauss Foundation, Joan Diehl McCauley Trust, and San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund/Grants for the Arts. |
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Teachers:
Mexican Museum Education Coordinator:
Collaborators: With thanks to:
Funders:
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